About the Author

Marcie Wily

Marcie Wily is a former English teacher, aquatic center supervisor and swimming instructor. Marcie loves teaching students swimmers of all abilities and managing a mostly teenage staff. She lives in Hood River with her husband and two children, where she likes to mountain bike, windsurf and swim.

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